Officers from the Environment Agency and Hyndburn Borough Council will be onsite to monitor the removal of the waste and the work to eradicate the infestation of flies.

We understand that this issue has been distressing for the local residents and business. However, we wish to ask the local residents to remain patient while the waste is removed.

The Environment Agency will always seek to get the company or individual involved to organise clean up. We don’t feel it is appropriate to use taxpayers' money to pay for removal and clean up of illegal waste sites.